Senior Engineer, Process Development

Serán is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Process Development team who will support process development of pharmaceutical drug products from early clinical manufactures through late-stage process validation. This position will require aptitude for hands-on execution, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and data analysis. A clear communication style and emerging aptitude for strategic thinking will allow the Senior Engineer to navigate important decisions with project sponsors. The Senior Engineer will collaborate with experts in formulation and product design and analytical sciences to form a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project team that consistently meets milestones and objectives.

May oversee part of the daily workflow of the department

May provide constructive and timely performance evaluations

May coordinate the work of other team members

May provide technical guidance and direction

May provide mentorship

Independently develops experimental protocols and templates based on project need

Independently summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions and proposes next steps

Identifies out of trend data, forms hypothesis and investigates

Evaluates data and draws conclusions across data sets/projects

Contributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordination

Communicates technical information to internal team

Independently communicates technical information to external partners

Independently leads projects

Authors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance

Develops and manages workplans

Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn

Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical product and / or process development

Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams

Demonstrated experience with advanced laboratory and data analysis skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience,

M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience, or

PhD in Science or Engineering discipline, with preference given to candidates with relevant industrial experience

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance

Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)